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Department of Political Science
Assam University, Silchar
Syllabus for M.A. in Political Science
(Effective from July, 2015)
(Prepared for the Open Choice Based Credit System)
For pursuing M.A. Course in Political Science, a student shall have to study twenty
Courses/Papers evenly distributed between four Semesters covering a period of two years.
All the Courses in the first Semester are compulsory. In the Second Semester, Course Nos.
Psc. 203 and 204 are Choice based Open Courses and student from any discipline can opt
for these Courses. The students of the Department of Political Science, however, may opt for
only Course No 204 as Choice Based Open Paper. In the Second Semester, students will
have to earn minimum of Six (6) credits (One Course) and maximum Twelve (12) credits
(two courses) from other departments in the University. Course No. Psc. 304(A), Psc. 304
(B)and Psc. 304(C) in the Third Semester and Course No. Psc. 404(A), Psc.404(B) and
Psc. 404(C) in the Fourth Semester are Optional Courses and a student can opt for any one
of the three Courses in the Third and Fourth Semester respectively. In the fourth semester
Students have to undertake one Project Work (Course No. 405) carrying twelve (12) credits.
Each Course will carry a maximum of 100 marks of which 30 marks will be for Internal
Evaluation and 70 marks for End-Semester Examination. The Internal Evaluation will be
made on the basis of Tests, Seminars/Home Assignments etc. The End-Semester
Examination will be held on the dates decided by the authority concerned covering the entire
Course Content.
FIRST SEMESTER
Psc.101 : Political Philosophy: The Classical Tradition
Psc.102 : Modern Political Analysis
Psc.103 : Public Administration: Concepts and Issues
Psc.104 : Theories and Concepts of International Relations
Psc.105 : Government and Politics in India
SECOND SEMESTER
Psc.201 : Political Philosophy: The Modern Tradition
Psc.202 : Problems of International Relations
Psc.203 : Indian Constitution and Government *
Psc.204 : Human Rights: Theory and Practice*
PSc.205 : Socio-Economic Foundations of Indian Political System
*Choice based Open Course
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THIRD SESMESTER
Psc. 301 : Classical and Contemporary Marxist Thought
Psc. 302 : Modern Indian Political Thinkers
Psc. 303 : Comparative Politics
Psc. 304(A) : Indian Administration**
Psc. 304(B) : International Law**
Psc. 304(C) : Indian Politics: Issues and Problems**
Psc. 305 : Foundations of Social Science Research
**Optional
**Optional
FOURTH SEMESTER
Psc. 401 : Contemporary Issues in Political Theory
Psc. 402 : Political Institutions and Processes in North East India
Psc. 403 : India’s Foreign Policy
Psc. 404(A) : Comparative Public Administration**
Psc. 404(B) : Political Institutions and Processes in South Asia**
Psc. 404(C) : Political Sociology**
Psc. 405 : Project Work
** Optional
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FIRST SEMESTER
Course No. Psc.101- Political Philosophy: The Classical Tradition
Unit
No Course Content
No of
Credit
I Plato-Theory of Knowledge-Theory of Justice-Statesman and
the Laws. Aristotle- New Science of Politics-Nature and
Purpose of State-Classification of constitutions-Revolution.
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II St. Augustine-Augustine’s method-Kingdom of Heaven and
the Empirical City-Theory of Two Swords-The Question of
Religious coercion. St. Thomas Aquinas-Nature and Society-
Natural law doctrine-State and the Church
III Machiavelli-Modern Absolutism-Prescriptions for State
Building-Ethics and Politics.
Montesquieu-Sociology of Liberty-Separation of Powers
IV Hobbes-Materialism and Natural law-Theory of social
Contract-Idea of Sovereignty
Locke-Individual and Community-Theory of natural Rights-
Social Contract-Constitutionalism
V Rousseau-The origin of inequality-Idea of Freedom-General
Will-Critique of Liberal democracy-Totalitarianism
Readings:
1. Barker, E., Greek Political Theory: Plato and His Predecessor.
2. Blum, W.T., Theories of Political systems: Classics of Ancient and Modern Political
Thought, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1981.
3. Dunn, J., The political Thought of John Locke.
4. Dunning, William, A History of political Theories, Allahabad, 1996.
5. Donaldson, P.S., Machiavelli and Mystery of State.
6. Ebenstein, William, Modern Political Thought, Oxford and IBH, 1974.
7. Jones, W.T., Masters of Political Thought, OUP, 1975.
8. Plamenatz, John., Man and Society
9. Sabine, G.H., A History of Political Theory, UP, 1973.
10. Straus Leo and Corpsey, Joseph, History of Political Philosophy, Chicago, 1987.
11. Vogelin, Eric, Order and History: Plato and Aristotle, Louisiana State University
Press, 1957.
12. Wayper, C.L. Political Thought.
13. Wiser, James, Political Philosophy: A History of Search for Order, Prentice hall,
1982.
14. Wolin, Sheldon, Politics and Vision, University of California Press.
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Course No. Psc.102- Modern Political Analysis
Suggested Readings:
1) Almond G.A, and Coleman, 1960. The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton University Press.
2) David Easton, 1979. A Systems Analysis of Political Life, University of Chicago.
3) Daya Krishna 1979. Political Development: A Critical Perspective, Oxford University Press, Delhi.
4) James C. Charlesworth (ed) 1967. Contemporary Political Analysis, Free Press, New York.
5) Kathleen Thelen 1999. Historical Institutionalism in Comparative Politics, Annual Review of Political
Science, Vol.2.
6) Lipset, Seymour Martin. 1959. Some Social Requisites of Democracy: Economic Development and
Political Legitimacy. The American Political Science Review 53 (1) 69-10
7) Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph 1984. The Modernity of Tradition: Political
Development in India, Orient Longman,India.
8) Lucian Pye, 1966. Aspects of Political Development, Little Brown, Boston.
9) Peter A. Hall and Rosemary C.R Taylor 1996. Political Science and the three New
Institutionalisms, Political Studies.
10) Samuel P Huntington and Myron Weiner (ed.) 1987. Understanding Political Development, Little
Brown.
11) Samuel P Huntington 1965. Political Development and Political Decay, World Politics, Vol.17, No. 3.
12) Somjee A.H (ed.) 1997. Rethinking in Political Development, Brill Academic Publisher.
13) Verma S.P, 1984. Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publications, New Delhi.
Unit
No.
Course Content
No of
credit
I Modern Political Analysis:
(a) Nature and Evolution
(b) Approaches:
Traditional, Philosophical, Historical, Institutional; Modern Approaches -
Behaviouralism, Post- Behaviouralism, Rational Choice
06 II Approaches I:
(a)Structural-Functional, (b) David Easton System Theory,
(c) Decision Making Theory, (d) Communication- Deutsch-Snyder
III Classical Trends in Political Analysis:
(a) Elite Theory - Ruling Class, Power Elites, Democratic Elitism
b) Pluralism – Robert Dahl
IV Revisionist Trends in Political analysis:
Group Theory, New Institutionalism, Neo-Statism
V Political Development & Modernization:
a) Lucian Pye, b) Seymour Martin Lipset c) Huntington,
b) Talcott Parson
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Course No. Psc.103: Public Administration: Concepts and Issues
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I
Study of Public Administration - Evolution- New Public
Administration- New Public Management- State-Market
Debate.
6
II Traditional Approaches: Scientific Management- Classical-
Bureaucratic- Human Relations
III Modern Approaches: Decision- Making, Systems -
Comparative / Ecological- Development Administration
IV
Public Policy Making & Implementation Paradigms
The Incrementalist Paradigm
1) The Elite/Mass Model; 2) The Group Model; 3) The
Institutionalist and the Neo Institutionalist Model,
4)The Organized Anarchy Model
The Rationalist Paradigm
1)The Public Choice Model; 2) The Exclusion/
Consumption Model; 3) The Technology Assessment
Model
V
Emerging Issues
Administrative Ethics - Administrative Accountability -
Administrative Ethics -Administrative Corruption - Good
Governance- E Governance
Readings:
1. Albrow, Martin: Bureaucracy, London, Macmillan
2. Bhattacharya, Mohit: Public Administration Public Administration Structure, Process and
Behaviour, Calcutta, World Press, 1999
3. ________________: Restructuring Public Administration, Essays in Rehabilitation, New Delhi,
Jawahar
4. Fadia B.L.& Kuldeep Fadia: Public Administration, Administrative Theories & Concepts, Agra,
Sahitya Bhawan Publications, 2003
5. Hughes, Owen E.: Public Management and Administration: An Introduction, Palgrave
Macmillan, 2003
6. Maheswari, SR: Administrative Theories, McMillan.
7. Nicholas Henry: Public Administration and Public Affairs, Prentice Hall of India, 2004.
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Course No. Psc. 104: Theories and Concepts of International Relations
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I The Historical Setting : Emergence of Modern State – The Age of
Revolutions – The Age of Total War
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II Theories of International Relations: Realism – Idealism –Liberalism
– Dependency - Game Theory.
III The Concept of Power : Meaning – Constituents – Balance of Power
– Collective Security – Changing Nature of Power
IV Foreign Policy : Meaning – Determinants – Objectives –
Approaches
V Alternative Approaches in IR : Critical Theory - Constructivism –
Feminism – Post-modernism
Readings:
1. Keith L. Shimko, International Relations : Perspectives and Controversies, Houghton Mifflin
Company, New York, 2005
2. Richard W. Mansbach and Kristen L. Taylor, Introduction to Global Politics, Routeledge, London,
2008
3. Scott Burchill et al, Theories of International Relations, Palgrave, New York, 1995
4. Michael R. Sullivan, Theories of International Relations : Transition vs Persistence, Palgrave, New
York, 2002
5. Norman D. Palmer & Howard C. Perkins, International Relations : The World Community in
Transition, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, U.S.A
6. K. J. Holsti, International Politics: A Framework For Analysis, Prentice Hall
7. Jayantanuja Bandhopadhay, A General Theory of International Relations, South Asia Books, 1993
8. Sunil Sondhi, International Relations,………
9. Kanti Bajpai & M. Siddhartha (eds), International Relations in India: Bringing Theory Back Home,
Orient Long Man, N. Delhi, 2005.
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Course No. Psc.105-Government and Politics in India
Unit
No. Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I
Constitutional Foundations-Development of the Constitution of
India- Composition and working of the Constituent Assembly-
Ideology of the Constitution
6
II
Constitution as an Instrument of Socio-Economic Change-
Amendment Process- Major Amendments- Review of the
Constitution.
III Governmental Structure and Processes: Legislature, Executive,
Judiciary, Bureaucracy-Conflicts and Inter-dependence
IV
Indian Federalism: Centre-State relations, Demand for Greater
State Autonomy- Rajamannar Committee Recommendations,
West-Bengal Memorandum (1977), Anandapur Sahib Resolution
and Sarkaria Commission.
V
Parties and Politics- Issues and Emerging trends in Party System
in India- National and Regional Parties, their Organisation and
Ideologies-Coalition politics.
Readings:
1. Arora, Balveer &Verney, Douglas (ed) Multiple Identities in a Single State: Indian Federalism in a
Comparative Perspective, Konark, 1995.
2. Austin, G. The Indian Constitution, OUP, 1966.
3. ________ Working of a Democratic Constitution, OUP 2000.
4. Baruah Sanjib, Durable Disorder, OUP,2005
5. Brass Paul, The Politics of India since Independence, CUP,2004
6. Chatterjee , P. State and Politics in India, OUP,
7. ___________ A Possible India, OUP, 1997.
8. Kohli, A. Democracy and Discontent: India’s Growing Crisis of Governability,CUP,1990
9. Hasan, Z. Parties and Party Politics in India, OUP, 2002.
10. Hasan,Z, Shridharan, Sudarshan, India’s Living Constitution, Permanent Black, New Delhi.
11. Mitra, S.K. The Puzzle of India’s Governance, Foundation Books, New Delhi.
12. Kothari, R. Politics in India, Orient Longman.
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SECOND SEMESTER
Course No. Psc 201-Political Philosophy: The Modern Tradition
Unit
No. Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I
Hume and Empiricism
a. Birth of Empiricism; b) Hume’s conception of reason,
fact and value; c) Human Psychology; d) Idea of
Government & Legitimacy
6
II
Utilitarianism: Bentham & Mills
a) Bentham’s method of Jurisprudence; b) Bentham’s
Principles of Morals & Legislation; c) Mill’s On Liberty; d)
Revision of Utilitarianism; e) Mill’s Essay on Government
III
Idealism: Kant & Hegel
a) German Enlightenment & Historical thinking, Sprit &
Dialectic; b) Family; civil society & the state; c) Kantian
notion of pure reason; d) Law& the State
IV
Oxford Idealists: Green & Bosanquet
a) Hegelianism in Green; b) Radical individualism in
Green; c) Bosanquet’s idea of state; d) Comparison between
Green V Bosanquet
V
Conservatism: Burke
a) Political Conservatism; b) Critique of French
Revolution; c) Prescriptive Constitution; d) Parliamentary
Representation; e) Rights of Citizens
Readings:
1. Avineri Shlomo, Hegel’s Theory of the Modern State, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1972.
2. Beiner, Ronald and William James Booth, Kant and Political Philosophy, New Haven, Yale
University Press, 1993.
3. Bluhm, W.T., Theories of Political Systems: Classics of Ancient and Modern Political Thought,
Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1981.
4. Coker, F.W., Recent Political Thought.
5. Dunn, John, Western Political Theory in the Face of the Future.
6. Iain Hampsher Monk, A History of Modern Political Thought, Oxford, Blackwell, 1992.
7. Plamenatz, John, Man and Society, Vol-II.
8. Pocock, J.G.A., Politics, Language and Time: Essays on Political Thought and History, New York,
Atheneuns, 1971.
9. Sabine, G. H., A History of Political Theory, OUP, 1973.
10. Strauss Leo and Cropsey, Joseph, History of Political Philosophy, Chicago, 1987.
9
Course No. P.sc. 202: Problems of International Relations
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I
Cold War : Origin, Evolution, Expansion, Causes, Detente,
Resurgence and End of the Cold War
6
II
Post-Cold War World : Emerging Trends : Intra-state & Ethnic
Conflict – Globalization : Backgroud – LIEO, IMF, World Bank,
WTO – Non-state Actor
III
Developing States in International Relations : North-South
Divide, South-South Cooperation – Regional Cooperation : EU,
ASEAN, SAARC
IV
Military Issues : Impact of Nuclear Weapons – Disarmament &
Arms Control : NPT, CTBT, PNE
V
International Terrorism : Origin, Meaning, Nature, Causes and
Impact
Readings:
1. Keith L. Shimko, International Relations : Perspectives and Controversies, Houghton Mifflin
Company, New York, 2005
2. James L. Ray & Juliet Kaarbo, Global Politics, Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2002
3. Andreas Wenger & D. Zimmermann, International Relations : From the Cold War to the Globalized
World, Viva Books Pvt Ltd, 2004
4. Sunil Sondhi, International Relations: Search for Security and Development, South Asian Publishers,
N. Delhi, 2007
5. Michael P. Torado, Economic Development in the Third World, Longman, New York, 1985
6. James N. Rosenau, Turbulence in World Politics : A Theory of Change and Continuity, Princeton
University Press, New Jersey, 1990
7. Bruce Hoffman, Inside Terrorism, Columbia University Press, N. York, 1998
8. W. Laquer, Terrorism, Little Brown, Boston, 1977
9. B. R. White Little & M. Smith (eds) Issues in World Politics, Macmillan, London, 1998.
10
Course No. Psc. 203-Indian Constitution and Government*
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I Constitutional Foundation: The Making of the Constitution & its
Sources, Basic Features of the Constitution, Preamble
6
II Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles of State
Policy
III Union Govt: President, PM, Council of Ministers, Parliament,
Supreme Court
IV State Govt: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers,
State Legislature, High Court
V
Political parties & Electoral Process: National & Regional Pol.
Parties – Origin & Development, Ideology & Support Base
The Election Commission & Electoral reforms
* Open Course
1. Arora, Balveer and Verney, Douglas edited, Multiple Identities in a Single State : Indian
Federalism in a Comparative Perspective, Konark, 1995.
2. Austin, G. The Indian Constitution, OUP, 1966.
3. _____ , Working of a Democratic Constitution, Oxford, 2000
4. Brass, Paul., The Politics of India Since Independence, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
5. Hardgrave, R. L. Jr. and Stanley A.K., India : Government and Politics in a Developing Nation,
1986.
6. Hasan Zoya, Shridharn, Sudarshan, India’s Living Constitution, Parmanent Black, New Delhi.
7. Mitra, S.K., The Puzzle of India’s Governance, Foundation Books, New Delhi.
8. Kothari, Rajni , Politics in India.
9. Partha Chatterjee (ed.), State and Politics in India, OUP.
\
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Course No. Psc. 204: Human Rights: Theory and Practice*
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I
Human Rights: The Concept and Safeguards: Meaning, Nature-
Evolution, Theoretical Foundations-International Bill of Human
Rights: UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR - Emerging Scenario:
Solidarity Rights - Cultural Relativism - Human Rights and
Globalisation
6
II
Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups: International Instruments
–Women – Child - Refugee and Internally Displaced persons -
Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, religious and
Linguistics Minorities -Indigenous peoples
III
Human Rights In India: Indian Constitution and the Human
Rights: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy
- Human Rights and Judicial Activism - Rights of Prisoners and
Judiciary - Protection of Human Rights: National Human Rights,
State Human Rights Commission
IV
Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of Vulnerable
Groups in India: Women – Children - SC/ST - National
Commission for Women, Children, SC, ST, Minorities
V
Human Rights in the Context of North East India: Sources of
Violation of Human Rights: Autonomy Movements, Ethnic
Conflicts, Displacement - Role of Enforcement Agencies:
Police, Security Forces - Assessment of Armed Forces Special
Power Act - Role of State Human Rights Commissions - Role of
Human rights Organizations
*Open Course
Readings:
1. Basu Durga Das: Human Rights in Constitutional Law, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India,
1994.
2. Browline, Lane, (Ed): Basic Documents of Human Rights (2nd Edition), UK, Claredon Press,
1981.
3. Evans Tony: Politics of Human Rights ; A Global Perspective, Pluto Press ,London,2005
4. Dhamala R.R. and Sukalpa Bhattacharjee(ed), Human Rights and Insurgency in North East
India, New Delhi Shipra,002
5. Donnelly, Jack: ,Universal Human Rights: Theory and Practice, Ithaca Cornell University
Press,1989
6. Ellis Anthony, (Ed): Ethnic and International Relations, UK, Manchester University Press
1986.
7. Falk Richard, Human Rights and State Sovereignty, New York, Holmes and Meur, 1981.
8. Foesythe,David : Human Rights and World Politics, Lincoln, University of Nebraska Press
1983.
9. Hatchard John: National Human Rights Institution: Common Wealth secretariat, London,
1993.
10. Henkin Louis : The Rights of Man Today, Boulder Wintview ,1978
11. Lyer V.R Krishna: The Human Rights and Law, Indore Vedpal Law House,1986
12. Jaswal Paramjit S & Nishtha Jaswal (Ed): Human Rights and the Law New Delhi,APH,1996
12
Course No. Psc.205: Socio-Economic Foundations of Indian Political System
Unit
No
Course Content No of
Credit
I Political Legacies: Colonialism and its impact, Nationalism-its
Nature and Social Background.
6
II Development Strategy: Planning, Mixed Economy,
Globalisation, Liberalisation and Privatisation
III Mode of Production Debate-Political Economy of Land
Reform, Green Revolution and its Impact;
IV Problems of National Integration: Caste, Class, Gender and
Ethnicity
V Political Dynamics: Secularism, Communalism, Regionalism,
Religious and Linguistic Minorities
Readings:
1. Aloysills,G; Nationalism without A nation in India,OUP,2004
2. Bardhan,P The Political Economy of Development in India ,Oxford
3. Brass,paul R., Ethnicity and Nationalism: Theory and Comparison, Sage ,New Delhi
4. Chandra Bipin, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India
5. Chatterjee,P.(ed) State and Politics in India, OUP
6. Corbridge,S and John Harriss, Reinventing India: Liberalism, Hindu Nationalism and Popular
Democracy,OUP,2004
7. Kohil, A., (ed), The Success of India’s Democracy ,Cambridge University Press 2004.
8. Rudolph,l.and S.H.Rudolph, In Persuit of Lakshmi, Orient Longman
9. Singh Randhir, Of Marxism and Indian Politics, Ajanta Publication, Delhi.
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THIRD SEMESTER
Course No. Psc. 301: Classical and Contemporary Marxist Thought
Unit
No Course Content
No. of
Credit
I Predecessors to Marx: St Simon, Fourier, Robert Owen Kant, Hegel,
Feurbach
6
II
Marx: Materialist Conception of History, Class- Struggle-State –
Alienation-Surplus Value and contradictions of Capitalism-
Dictatorship of the Proletariat-Communism
III
Lenin: Historical sketch of Russian Revolution; Dialectical
Materialism; Imperialism- the Highest Stage of Capitalism; State
and Revolution; Party as Vanguard; Dictatorship of the Proletariat
and transition to Socialism
IV
Mao: Historical sketch of Chinese Revolution; On contradictions;
On Practice; New democracy; Critical Overview of Great
Proletarian Cultural Revolution
V
Gramsci: Hegemony, State and Civil Society, Intellectuals.
Relative Autonomy of the Capitalist State : Miliband Poulantzas
Debate
Readings:
1. Afsanasev, N.G., Marxist Philosophy, Progress, Moscow, 1978.
2. Aveneri, Shlomo, The Social and Political Thought of Karl Marx.
3. Bottomore, et. al, Marxist Thought.
4. Cransten, Maurice (ed.), The New Left.
5. Frementle, Mao-tse-stung.
6. Kolakowski, Main Currents of Marxism, Vol- I, II & III.
7. Lenin, State and Revolution, What is to be done.
8. Mao Zedong, Five Essays on Philosophy.
9. Marx, K., Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts, 1844; Grundraisse; The Eighteenth Brumaire of
Louis Bonaparte.
10. Miliband Ralph, Marxism and Politics.
11. Sasoom, A.S., Gramsci’s Politics.
12. Stalin, Joseph, Problems of Leninism
14
Course No. Psc. 302: Modern Indian Political Thinkers
Unit
No
Course Content No of
Credit
I INDIAN RENAISSANCE: Raja Rammohan Roy, Iswar Chandra
Vidyasagar, M.G. Ranade, Jyotiva Rao Phule
6
II
NATIONALISM: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Swami Vivekananda, Aurobindo Ghosh, Iqbal, Rabindra Nath
Tagore
III REFORMIST NATIONALISM: M. K. Gandhi
IV RECONSTRUCTIVE NATIONALISM: V.D.Savarkar, B.R.Ambedkar
V ANTI COLONIALISM, DEMOCRACY AND SOCIALISM: Jawaharlal
Nehru, M.N.Roy, Ram Monohar Lohia, Jay Prakash Narayana.
Readings:
1. Ambedkar, B.R., Annihialation of Caste (ed.) by Mulk Raj Anand, Delhi, Arneld Pub, 1979.
2. Appadorai, A., Indian Political Thinking through the Ages, Delhi, Khama, 1992.
3. Appadorai, A., Political Thought in India, Delhi, Khama, 2002.
4. Dalton, D.G., Indian Idea of Freedom, Gurgaon, Academy Press, 1984.
5. Gandhi, M.K., Hind Swaraj, Ahamedabad, Navajeevan, 1938.
6. Karunakaran, K.P., Indian Politics from Dadabhai Naoroji to Gandhi, Delhi, Asia, 1967.
7. Khatana, M. Mauzoor, Iqbal and Foundations of Pakistani Nationalism (1857-1947), Lahore, Book
traders, 1990.
8. Mehta, V.R., Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Delhi, Manohar Publications., 1992.
9. Narvane, V.S., Modern Indian Thought, New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1978.
10. Pantham, T. and Deutsch, K.L., (ed.), Modern Indian Thought, Delhi, Sage, 1986.
11. Parekh, B., Colonialism, Tradition and Reform, Delhi, Sage, 1989.
12. Savarkar, V.D., Hindutva, Delhi, Bharatio Sahitya Sadan, 1989.
13. Sinari, R.A., The Structure of Indian Thought, Delhi, OUP, 1984.
14. Varma, V.P., Modern Indian Political Thought, Agra, Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, 1974.
15
Course No. Psc. 303: Comparative Politics
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I Introduction: Meaning, Nature and Scope – Reasons for
Comparison – Methods of Comparison – Problems of Comparison
6
II
Approaches & New Directions: Political Institutions – Political
Culture & Democracy – Rational Choice Theory – Globalization
III
Theories of Development and Underdevelopment: Modernization –
Non-western Theories of Development – Dependency – World
Systems Analysis
IV Idea of State – Liberal – Marxist -Post-colonial – State in Society
V
Comparing Comparisons: Economic Devt. & Democracy –
Transition to Democracy – Human Rights – New Challenges &
Issues
Readings:
1. Almond, Gabriel & G Bingham Powell Jr., Comparative Politics: A theoretical Approach, New York,
harper Collins, 1996.
2. Almond, Gabriel, G Bingham Powell Jr., Kaare Strom, Russell J. Dalton, (eds.) Comparative Politics
Today: A World View, Pearson Education, India, 2001.
3. Alvi, Hamza “The State in Post-Colonial Societies: Pakistan and Bangladesh”, New Left Review, No 74,
(July/August), 1972.
4. Apter, David, Harry Eckstein (eds), Comparative Politics, Surjeet Publication, 2003.
5. Arendt, Hannah Origin of Totalitarian State, 1951.
6. Ball, A.R, Modern Government and Politics, Macmillan, London, 1986.
7. Bara, Judith & Mark Pennington (ed), Comparative Politics, Sage Publications, 2009.
8. Black, C.E, (ed), Comparative Modernization: A Reader, Free Press, 1976.
9. Chilcote, Ronald H, Theories of Comparative Politics: The Search for a Paradigm Reconsidered, West
View Press, 1981.
10. Diamond, Larry (ed), Political Culture and Democracy
11. Easton, David, A System Analysis of Political Life, New York 1965.
12. Frank, A.G, “The Development of Underdevelopment”, Monthly Review, 1966.
13. Goodin, Robert E & Charles Tilly (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Contextual Political Analysis, Oxford,
OUP, 2006.
14. Goodin, Robert E & Hans-Dieter Klingemann, A New Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University
Press, 1998.
15. Hague, Rod, Martin Harrop & Shaun Breslin, (eds), Comparative Government and Politics: An
Introduction, University of Newcastle.
16. Hawkesworth, Mary & Maurice Kogan (eds), Encyclopedia of Government and Politics, Volume I,
Routledge, 1992.
17. Held, David, The Development of the Modern State, in Hall, Stuart & Bram Gieben (eds), The Idea of
Modern State, 1993.
18. Krieger, Joe (ed.), The Oxford Companion to Politics of the World, Oxford, OUP, 1993.
19. Landmann, Todd, Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction, Second Edition,
Routledge, 2003.
20. McCormick, John, Comparative Politics in Transition, 6th
Edition, Belmont CA: Wadsworth, 2004.
21. Newton, Kenneth & Jan W. Van Deth, (eds), Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the
Modern World, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
22. Pye, Lucien W, Aspect of Development, New Delhi, Amerind Publication, 1966.
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Course No.Psc. 304(A): Indian Administration**
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I
Historical Evolution: Continuity & Change: Historical Legacy of
Indian Administration: Ancient to British Period – Perspectives of
Indian Administration: Parliamentary Democracy, Federalism.
Democratic Socialism, Human Rights, Judicial Activism – The
Changing Nature of Union – State Administrative Relations
6
II
Centre, State and District Administration: Admn of the Centre:
President, PM, Council of Ministers, Cabinet Committee,
Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministries and Departments – State
Administration: Governor, CM, Council of Ministers, CM’s
Secretariat & Chief Secretary
III
The Personnel System: Civil Services: Structures, Recritment,
Training – Generalists & Specialists – The Changing Relationship –
Public Service Commissions: Union & State
IV
Indian Administration: Themes & Issues: Administration & Politics
– Changing Role of the Indian State – Administrative Corruption –
Redressal Machinery – Administrative Reforms in India: Emerging
Challenges to Indian Constitution in context of Globalization
V Emerging Issues: E. Governance – Right to Information –
Liberalization
Readings:
1. Arora, Ramesh K, (Ed) Indian Administration, Perceptions and Perspectives, Jaipur, Aalekh
Publishers, 1999
2. Arora, Ramesh K. Rajni Goyal: Indian Public Administration Institutions & Issues New Delhi,
Wishwa Publications, 1997
3. Arora, Ramesh K & Sangeeta Sharma(Ed): Comparative and Development Administration.
Jaipur. Arihant, 1992
4. Barthwal C.P. (ed): Public Administration in India, New Delhi, Ashish, 1993
5. Das, S.K.: Civil Service Reforms and Structural Adjustment, OUP, 1998
6. Haldipur, R.N.: Public Administration: Reflections and Explorations, New Delhi, Kanishka, 1997
7. Jain, R.B. Public Administration in India, 21st Century Challenges for Good Governance, New
Delhi, 2002
8.Jain R.B. & Heinz Bongartz (Ed), Structural Adjustment Public Poloicy and Bureaucracy in
Developing Countries, New Delhi, Har Anand Publications, 1994
9. Maheshwari, Shriram: Rural Development in India, New Delhi, Sage, 1985,
10.___________________, Indian Administration, New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1996
17
Course No. Psc. 304(B): International Law**
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I International Law : Meaning, Nature, Evolution & Sources – Relation
with Municipal Law – Codification
6
II State and Government : Recognition, Succession and Intervention –
State Territory : Modes of Acquiring and Losing State Territory
III International Laws I: Laws of Sea, Air Space, Outer Space and
Environment
IV International Laws II : Laws of War, Neutrality and Settlement of
Disputes - International Humanitarian Law
V Diplomacy : Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961-
Consuls – Nationality – Extradition – Asylum
Readings:
1. Anand, R. P., New States and International Law, 1972.
2. Anand, R. P. (ed), Law of Sea: Garacas and Beyond, 1978.
3. British Year Book of International Law.
4. Brierly, J. L., The Law of Nations, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1963.
5. Chandra, Satish, Law of Sea, Mittal Publications, Delhi, 1985.
6. David, J. Bederman, International Legal Frameworks, Foundation press, New York, 1999.
7. Kelsen, H., Principles of International Law, Rhinehart and Winston, New York, 1966.
8. Kumar, Mahendra, Violence and Non-Violence in International Relations, Thompson Press, New
Delhi, 1975.
9. Malcolm, N. Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, New York, 1999.
10. O’Connel, D. P, International Law, (2 Volumes), Stevens, 1970.
11. Oppenheim, L., International Law, Butterworth, London, 1972.
12. Shearer, I. A., Starke’s International Law, Butterworths, London, 1994.
13. Scott, Shirley, International Law in World Politics: An Introduction, Viva Books Pvt. Ltd, N. Delhi,
2005
14. Tandon, M.P., Public International Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 2005.
15. Brownlie, Ian, Basic Documents in International Law, Oxford University Press, 2009
18
Course No Psc. 304 (C): Indian Politics: Issues and Problems**
Unit
No
Course Content No of
Credit
I India’s Approach to Nation building, Models of Liberal Democracy
and Modernisation, Political Culture and Socialization
6
II
Parliamentary Democracy in India: Coalition Politics, Role of
Opposition, Pressure Groups & Interest Groups, Politics of
Defection
III
Party System in India: Changing Profile of National & Regional
Political Parties – Origin & Development, Ideology, Social Base &
Leadership, Support structure, Electoral Performance, Election
Campaign
IV Regionalism and Sub-Nationalism with ref. to Punjab, Kashmir and
Northeast India
V Non-Party Movements: Trade Union, Peasant, Dalit, Tribal and
Minorities.
** Optional Course
Readings:
1. Hasan Zoya(ed),Politics and Party Politics in India,Oxfod,New Delhi 2001
2. Kohli, Atul, Democracy and Discontent: India’s Growin Crisis of Governability Cambridge University
Press,1990
3. -------- Centralisation and Powerlessness: India’s Democracy in a Comprehensive Perspective, in
Joemidgal, Atul Kohli and Vivenne Shue (ed) State poer and Social Forces, Cambridge University
press,1991
4. Morris Jonnes, Politics mainly Indian Orient Longman,1970
5. Pai Sudha, State Politics New Dimension: Party System, Liberalization and Politics of Identity, Shipra New
Delhi, 2000.
6. Sartori, G., Politics and Party System: A Framework for Analysis, Cambridge University Press 1997.
19
Course No. PSC 305: Foundations of Social Science Research
Unit
No.
Course Content No of
Credit
I a) Introduction to Research b) Scope, Limitations & Relevance of
Social Sc. Research c) Objectivity in Social Science Research
6
II a)Approaches to Social Science Research b) Review of Literature
c) Ethical Issues in Research
III a) Hypothesis b) Sampling Techniques c) Research Design
IV Techniques of Data Collection: a) Observation b) Interview
c) Questionnaire d) Schedule.
V a) Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis; b) Report Writing.
Readings:
1. Alan Thomas, Joanna Chattaway and Marc Wuyts (eds.) 1998. Finding Out fast Investigative Skills for
policy and development, Vistaar Publications.
2. Gerring J. 2001. Social Science Methodology: A Critical Framework. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Univ.
Press.
3. Goertz G. 2006. Social Science Concepts: A User’s Guide. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Univ. Press.
4. Alexander L. George and Andrew Bennett. 2005. Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social
Sciences. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
5. Young P.V, “Scientific Social Survey and Research”, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1975.
6. Gopal M.H 1970. An Introduction to Research Procedure in Social Sciences. Asia Publishing House,
Bombay.
7. Goode & Hatt 1996, Methods in Social Research, MacGraw Hills, New York.
20
Fourth Semester
Course No. Psc. 401: Contemporary Issues in Political Theory
Unit
No. Course Content
No. of
Credit
I Political Theory& Ideology
a) Nature & Functions of Political theory b)Debate on decline &
resurgence of Political Theory c) Distinction between science,
ideology and theory; d) Nature & functions of ideology e)Debate
on the ‘End of Ideology’
6
II Contemporary Liberalism
a) Libertarianism: Nozick b)Theories of Justice : Rawls
III Contemporary Democratic Theory:
a) Participatory Theory b) Deliberative Theory c) Key debates in
Contemporary democratic theory d) Democracy & difference;
e) Representation Vs participation f) Democracy &Development
IV Critical Theory
a)The tasks of Critical theory b) Herbert Marcuse;
c) Habermas-Legitimation Crisis d) Rise & demise of Public Sphere
V Feminism & Post –Modernism
a) Gender & Sexuality b) Sexual Equality& Discrimination c) The
Public & Private d) Post modernism: Critique of Science and
Modernity.
Readings:
1. Bottomore, The Frankfurt School.
2. Brecht, Arnold, Political Theory, New Jersey, 1950.
3. Foucault, Michael, Power / Knowledge.
4. Goodin, Robert E. and Hans Dieter Klinge Mannled, A New Hand Book of Political Science, Oxford,
Oxford UP, 1996.
5. Goodin, Robert E and Phillip Pettit (ed.), A Companion to Contemporary Philosophy, Oxford, OUP,
1993.
6. Hampton, Jean, Political Philosophy: An Introduction, Delhi, OUP, 1998.
7. Macpherson, C. B., The Political Theory of Possessive Individualism, Oxford, OUP, 1962.
8. Miller, David and Larry Siedentop (ed.), The Nature of Political Theory, Oxford, Clarendeon Press,
1998.
9. Nicholson, Linda J. (ed.), Feminism- Post-Modernism, Routledge, New York, 1989.
10. Rawls, John, A Theory of Justice, Oxford University Press, 1971.
11. Rawls, John, Political Liberalism, New York, CUP, 1993.
12. Sandel, Michael, Liberalism and the Limits of Justice, Cambridge, CUP, 1982.
13. Strauss, Leo, What is Political Philosophy and Other Essays, Free Press, 1959.
14. Young, Iris Marion, Justice and the Politics of Difference, New Jersy, Princeton University Press.
15. ––––––– Inclusion and Democracy, Oxford, OUP, 2000.
21
Course No. Psc.402-Political Institutions and Processes in North East India
Unit
No. Course Content
No. of
Credit
I
Political Development in Assam since British Annexation: Colonial
Administration & Annexation of Hill Areas, Growth of Political
Consciousness & National Movement, Sylhet Amalgamation,
Politics of Partition, Referendum & Reorganization of Assam
06
II
Traditional Political Institutions in the Hills: Chieftainship in
Mizoram, Syiemship in Khasi Hills. Doloiship in Jaintia Hills and
Nokmanship in Garo Hills, Village Council in Mizoram, Traditional
Political Institutions among the tribal groups in Tripura and
Manipur - Impact of Modernization on Traditional Political
Institutions.
III
Constitutional Framework and Instruments – Sixth Schedule &
Debates in the Constituent Assembly, Autonomous District /
Regional Councils - Powers and Functions & Relation with State
Government, Northeastern Council – its success & failure.
IV
Ethno-nationalist and Autonomous Movements – Bodo, Karbi, etc –
Naga Movement of Self-determination, Hill State Movement &
Creation of New State, Autonomous State Movement, Language
Movement-Reorganization and the Creation of the new States in
Northeast India -Federal Mechanism and the Limits with respect to
such Politics
V
Inner Line Permit and its Implications: NEC, DONER & their Roles
of Development – Look East or Act East Policy – Modernization &
Identity Politics in Northeast – Migration & Remittances for the
Development.
Readings:
1. Chaube, S. K., Hill Politics in North East India, Calicutta Orient Longman, 1973.
2. Gante, T. S., Encyclopaedia of North-East India, Eastern Books, 2002.
3. Gassah, L. S.(ed.), Autonomous District Council, New Delhi, Omsons Publications, 1997.
4. Horam, H., Naga Polity, Delhi, D. K. Publoishers.
5. Pakem, B.(ed.), Ethnicity, Nationality and Cultural Identity, Delhi, Omsons, 1989.
6. Pakek, B., Niru Hazarika, Century of Government and Politics in North East India, Meghalaya, Delhi,
S. chand and Company.
7. Prasad, R. N., Government and Politics in Mizoram, Delhi, North Book Centre, 1987.
8. Rao, V. V., A Century of Tribal Politics in North East India, Delhi, S. Chand and Company.
9. Singh, R. P., Electoral Politics in Manipur, Delhi, 1982.
10. Somonto, R. K. (ed.), India’s North East : The Process of Change and Development, B. K. Book
Agency, 2002.
22
Course No. Psc. 403: India’s Foreign Policy
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I The Nature of India’s Foreign Policy : Basic Principles – Domestic
and External Determinants
06
II Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy: Various Phases : Cold War &
Non-alignment – End of Cold War & Bi-polarity – Regionalism –
Nuclearization
III India’s Security Concerns: Nuclear Issue/Proliferation - Indian Ocean
– South China Sea – Terrorism – Kashmir – Role of China and
Pakistan
IV India’s Engagement with Regional Forums : EU, OPEC, ASEAN,
SAARC
V India’s Relations with External Powers : U.S.A – Russia – Southeast
Asia – Japan
Readings:
1. Jayantanuja Bandhopadhay, The Making of India’s Foreign Policy: Determinants, Institutions,
Processes, Personalities, Asia Book Corporation of America, 1984.
2. Appadorai Rajan, India’s Foreign Policy.
3. V. P. Dutt, India’s Foreign Policy since Independence, National Book Trust, 2007.
4. Ashok Kapur, India from Regional to Global Power, Routledge, 2006.
5. Harsha V. Pant (eds), India’s Foreign Policy in a Unipolar World, Routledge, 2009.
6. Sumit Ganguly, India’s Foreign Policy : Retrospect and Prospect, Routledge, 2010.
7. J. N. Dixit, India’s Foreign Policy and its Neighbours, Gyan Publishing House, N. Delhi, 2001.
8. Steve Smith, Hadfield & Dunne (Eds), Foreign Policy: Theories, Acto,r Cases, Oxford University
Press, 2008.
9. James Rosenau, The Scientific Study of Foreign Policy, Frances Pinter & Nichols Publishing, London,
1980.
23
Course No. Psc. 404 (A): Comparative Public Administration**
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I Comparative Public Administration:
a) Meaning b) Significance c) Evolution d) Problems of Comparison
6
II
Understanding Administrative Systems
a) Evolution & Nature of Administration:
i) Developed Countries (With special reference to USA & UK)
ii) Developing Countries( With special reference to Bangladesh,
Nigeria) b) Civil Service Reforms c) Incongruity between
bureaucracy and society in developing nations
II
Personnel Administration: (with special reference to UK, USA,
Bangladesh, Nigeria)
a) Recruitment b) Training c) Promotion.
IV
Financial Administration: (with special reference to UK, USA,
Bangladesh, Nigeria);
(a) Budgetary Process b) Audit and Accounting
V Politico-Administrative Relationship (with special reference to UK,
USA, Bangladesh, Nigeria)
Readings:
1. Arora, Ramesh, Comparative Public Administration An Ecological Perspective, Associated Publishing
House, New Delhi, 1998
2. Das, S.K.: Civil Service Reforms and Structural Adjustment, OUP, 1998
3. Dwivedi, O.P. & Keith Henderson: Public Administration in World Perspective, Iowa, Iowa University
Press, 1990
4. Heady, Ferrel: Public Administration A Comparative Perspective, New York, Marcel Dekker Inc. 2001
5. Horton, Sylvia & David Farnham: Public Management in Britain, St. Martin Press Inc. (1999)
6. Lind, Nancy S., Eric Edwin Otenyo: Comparative Public Administration: The Essential Readings
7. Peters, B. Guy: The Politics of Bureaucracy: A Comparative Perspective, Longman, 2000
8. Peters, B. Guy & J. Pierre: A Handbook of Public Administration, Sage, 2003
9. Pierre, J.: Bureaucracy in Modern State, Edward Elgar, 1995
10. Self, Peter: Administrative Theories and Politics An Enquiry into the Structure & Processes of Modern
Government, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co., 1990
11. Subramanium V. (ed): Public Administration in the Third World: An International Handbook, Green
Wood Press, 1990
12. Viswanathan, V.N.: Comparative Public Administration, New Delhi Sterling publishers, 1996
24
Course No. Psc. 404 (B): Political Institutions and Processes in South Asia**
Unit
No
Course Content
No.
of
Credit
I
Historical Background : The Colonial Rule – Freedom Movement –
Emergence of Independent States and Constitution Making
6
II
Nature of the Political Systems : A Comparative Study of Political
Structures and Processes – Democracy in the Region : Problems and
Prospects – Struggle of Post-colonial state
III
Major Issues in South Asian Politics : Language, Religion, Ethnicity,
Politics of Violence and Poverty
IV
External Compulsion of South Asian Politics : Role of Major Powers
V
Impact of Globalization: State’s Response – Regional Cooperation :
Problems and Prospects.
Readings:
1. Ahmad, Emajuddin Military Rule and the Myth of Democracy
2. Bhargava, K.K.ed. al.(ed.) South Asia : Towards Dynamism and Cooperation.
3. Forner, B.H. An Introduction to South Asia.
4. Geortz Cliffered (ed.) Old Societies and New States.
5. Gough, Katylen Sharma, H.P. (eds.) Imperialism and Revolution in South Asia.
6. Immanual Walterstein Social Change: The Colonial Situation.
7. Jannuzl, F. Thomson The Agrarian Structure of Bangladesh.
8. Kohli, Atul, India’s Democracy: An Analysis of Changing State Society Relations.
9. Kothari Rajani (ed.) State and Nation Building: A Third World Perspective.
10. Laska, George Alliances and the Third World War.
11. Pandey, B.N.(ed.) Leadership in South Asia.
12. Prasad, Bimal, Regional Cooperation in South Asia.
13. Symonds Richard Making of Pakistan.
14. Talbot Ian, Partition of India.
15. Talbot Ian, Pakistan: A New History India and Pakistan.
16. Mohammad, Ayoob India, Pakistan and Bangladesh Search for a New Relationship.
17. Nagesh Nasir, A. SAARC Challenges and Opportunities.
18. Pavlov, V.N. India Economic Freedom versus Imperialism.
19. Pye, Lucian W and Pye Mary W Asian Power and Politics: The Cultural Dimensions of Authority.
20. Rana, Manis and Khan, Ali Polity, Political Process and Social Control in South Asia.
21. Romakant Regionalism in South Asia Rose, Saul Politics in South Asia.
22. Tinker, Hugh India and Pakistan : A Political Analysis.
23. Weiner, E. Myron Political Changes in South Asia .
24. Wilson, A.J. and Dalton, Dennis, The States of South Asia: Problems of National Integration.
25. Kodikara, Shelton U (eds) External Compulsions of South Asian Politics, Sage Publications, N. Delhi,
1993.
25
Course No. Psc.404 (C): Political Sociology**
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
I Political Sociology: Evolution, Meaning, Scope and Relevance:
Political Sociology and other Social Scs
6
II Influence, Power, Legitimacy and Authority
III Elitism & Marxism: Elite Theory, Gaetano Mosca, Roberto Michels,
Vilfredo Pareto, James Burnham and C.Wright Mills
IV
Modern Concepts in Political Sociology: Political Culture, Political
Socialization, Political Participation, Political Modernization and
Political Development
V Political Parties & Pressure Groups, Gender & Politics, New Social
Movements
** Optional Course
Readings:
1. Ashraf, Ali and L.N.Shama, Political Sociology – A New Grammar of Politics, Universities Press
(India) Ltd., Hyderabad, 1995.
2. Bottomore, Elites and Society, Penguin Boks, 1976.
3. Gupta, Dipankar, Political Sociology in India: Contemporary Trends, Orient Longman, 1995.
4. Heywood, Andrew, Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Macmilan, 1999.
5. Mukhopadhyay, Amal, Political Sociology, K.P. Bagchi and Company, Calcutta, 1997.
6. Rush, Michael and Philip Althoff, An Introduction to Political Sociology, Nelson, 1971.
7. Sarah Joseph, Political Theory and Power, Foundation Books, New Delhi, 2004.
Course No. PSC. 405:
Unit
No. Course Content
No of
Credit
Project Work 12
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